Greenwich Village Walking Tour - In the footsteps of Edgar Allan Poe

Highlights

This fun and informative tour offers a wonderful insight into one of New York City’s most diverse areas

See where the Beat Poets hung out and visit the cradle of the 1960’s folk scene

Learn the story of Edgar Allan Poe and visit the house where he lived

Recommended by user of Trip Advisor – the tour is operated by Uncle Sam’s New York Walking Tours – one of the top rated sightseeing operators in New York City

Overview

Explore the winding streets of an area of New York which was crucible of at least three major American art movements, on this enthralling Greenwich Village walking tour.

See the places that sheltered generations of writers and musicians from William Burroughs to Nina Simone and Bob Dylan. Visit bars and cafes frequented by the Beat poets in the 1950s. Learn about the key role of Greenwich Village in the 1960s folk scene.

See the street that inspired so many singers and song- writers including Bruce Springsteen, Simon and Garfunkel and Tom Paxton.

And visit the house of the man who arguably started it all off in the 19th century – Edgar Allan Poe, writer, poet, editor and literary critic.

Itinerary

Visit the home of generations of American culture on the enthralling Greenwich Village Walking Tour. Make your way to the Washington Square Arch (at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Waverly Place) to meet your (English-speaking) guide.

On this tour you'll find out how, for well over a century, 'The Village' has nurtured struggling artists, writers and musicians from Edgar Allan Poe to the Beat poets to Bob Dylan and Simon and Garfunkel.

These days no penniless artists could afford to live in the beautiful brownstones along the tree-lined streets. But look carefully and you can still find traces of the old 'bohemia'.

Your tour starts at the Arch in Washington Square Park. This 77-foot high monument marks the centennial of the first US President's inauguration. Washington Square Park itself has a fun carnival atmosphere with street performers entertaining passers by all year round.

As you stroll the winding streets, your guide will tell stories of the talented individuals that once lived there and the places they frequented.

This stroll through the winding, twisted streets of Greenwich Village takes you to sights including Washington Square, New York University, Sheridan Square, Our Lady of Pompeii Church, and the folk music clubs of Bleecker Street.

If 'Bleecker Street' sounds familiar, here's why – it featured in lots of 1960s music. Simon and Garfunkel named a song after it; Bruce Springsteen, Steely Dan, Tom Paxton and many others also sang about it.

Last stop on your walk is at 85 West 3rd Street where writer, poet and critic Edgar Allan Poe lived from 1844 to 1845 and did some of his most important work.

Activity Schedule

When does it run?

All year: Friday

Duration

2 hours

Start time

Start time: 2:00pmDuration: 2 hours

Meeting point

Your Greenwich Village Walking tour starts from the Washington Square Arch, at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Waverly Place.Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.

Ending point

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Please note

Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details
The walking distance on this tour is less than 2 miles and the excursion is suitable for persons of average fitness. The route is wheelchair accessible and the content is family friendly

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